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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1245 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Reader for Magstripe, particularly its ease of use and compatibility with devices like iPads. Many appreciate its overall performance, reasonable price, and compact size, which is convenient for business use. While the lightning connector is a plus for secure connections and the reader is generally fast, some users have noted issues with the instructions and the card reader's ability to read all cards.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square mag strip reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Square mag strip reader. We were able to use the square reader at our last craft fair and it work as intended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Great to hear the Square Magstripe reader is working well for you and your business. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Business owner must

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s incredible it’s makes running my business so much easier

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just as expected

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly! Only used it a couple times so far, but so far so good. Just needed a way to accept payments in an art booth

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Hope your sales at the art show were great. Let us know if you have any other questions in the future. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Square Card Reader

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a new Square reader while on the road. It works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      We're overjoyed to have earned your trust as a satisfied customer. Thank you for your glowing review! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely will by again!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for a small business and it works great! I will purchase again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Happy to hear the Square Reader is working well for your business! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Swuare

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Plug and play is the best. Nothing to do but plug it in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we appreciate your feedback! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So Easy to Use

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used for the first time and it was so easy to use. Download the app plug in the Square and you are all set. App includes many helpful ways to keep track of sales and cash flow.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy your square

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and happy clients. I was looking for an easy way to take credit card payments and this was the way to go

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      We love to hear it! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Convenient yet a little frustrating

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product but its difficult to actually swipe the card without it coming unplugged from your phone. The set up is fairly simply and straight forward. However, you need a square account before you can use it and signing up gives you this product for free. If you only need one don't buy, just sign up for square and they send you one for free.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you for your feedback, PatrickB. We're glad you found the setup simple and straightforward, though we're sorry to hear about the inconvenience with the card reader. We appreciate your business! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up & worked like a dream!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ordering this & picking it up at Best Buy was a snap. The device was easy to set up and worked like a dream. We were able to handle over a hundred customers inside an hour.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My friend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Omg I had an event and this reader did the best job ever I love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
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      Thank you, Diamond, for sharing your feedback on the Square Magstripe Reader! We're thrilled to hear that it did an excellent job at your event and that you love it. We're glad that it met your expectations and provided a positive experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does what it says! Loce how easy it is to use !

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thanks, we appreciate it. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This one is a better one than the one that is free. It lights up at night and makes it easy to use. Great value for the money !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy tool

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this is small enough to carry in my wallet. It allows me to make sales from any location... even the beach. Great investment for small companies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The square reading glad for when my clients want to pay with card instead of cash which is very convenient for everyone and it’s very easy to use as well!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super easy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super convenient and easy to use. Makes my business transactions faster and more secure

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was easy to use to the iphone.. easy to carry to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Thanks so much for giving us your take on how we are doing. We're glad that you’re having a great experience. Your 5-star review means a lot to us. SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    convenient and easy to use, great price as well

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, makes scanning cards effortless. Would recommend to anyone doing a fundraiser or small business type event!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Hi Awesome - thanks for taking time to provide feedback. We appreciate the recommendations :) SquareAU

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this to use for my grandsons Boy Scout camp card sales. It has been a huge help. No one carries cash anymore. Just make sure to cover your fees.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Might but powerful

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy the simplicity of this item. It does what it is supposed to do. It makes timing a small business a lot less stressful. I world reconnect to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Square
      Posted .

      Your review is a true testament to the quality and value of our product. Thank you for your trust and endorsement. SquareAU